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CTOnews.com August 27 news, Volkswagen at the Düsseldorf RV show in Germany showed off the new T7 California concept car, this is a Volkswagen Multivan-based camper, is expected to be officially put into production next year. This concept car showcases the future of campervans, including plug-in hybrid systems, removable tablet controllers, kitchens accessible from the outside, built-in showers and more.

The California Concept features Multivan's plug-in hybrid powertrain, which consists of a 148-hp 1.4-liter gasoline engine and a 114-hp electric motor for a total output of 215 hp. The motor is powered by a 13 kilowatt-hour battery and can travel about 25 miles in electric-only mode (CTOnews.com notes: about 40.23 km).

The biggest change from the previous generation is the double-sided sliding door design, which allows the kitchen to be used from outside the car, and the kitchen has a larger workbench, stove, refrigerator and sink. In addition, the roof also has retractable awnings, which can expand the camping area.

The California concept also comes with modern elements such as LED lights that can be adjusted for color, brackets that illuminate cabinets and awnings, a detachable camping light and a shower that fits into the trunk opening. The biggest highlight is the addition of a removable tablet device that controls all camping-related functions, such as raising and lowering the ceiling, displaying water levels, controlling lights, power, refrigerators and accessories, and even watching movies and TV.

The California Concept also inherits the flexibility of the Multivan, including lightweight seats and tables that can be adjusted for interior layout. The rear seats replace the bench seats of the T6.1 model with three separate seats and can be folded into double beds. The front seats can also rotate, and there is a pop-up sleeping area in the ceiling for two extra people to sleep, USB-C charging port and LED lights in the ceiling.

Because the Multivan uses a VW-derived MQB platform, the standard California model is also larger than ever, with a total length of 412 mm increased to 5304 mm, a width of 40 mm increased to 1941 mm, and a larger size that also brings new storage space.

Volkswagen confirmed it will start production of the next-generation California model next year at its Hanover plant in Germany, and the price is expected to be much higher than the T6.1, which currently starts at £ 61322.

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